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YS02 UBV

2002 Optare Alero

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,973 mi
Last recorded159,973 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Optare Alero116,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 UBV
MakeOptare
ModelAlero
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 159,973 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 159,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 159,591 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 159,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 159,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 158,048 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 158,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 157,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 157,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 157,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 157,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 157,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Optare Alero?

Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
position lamp(s) not working 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 20
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YS02 UBV is a 2002 Optare Alero in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 116,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS02 UBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS02 UBV registered?

YS02 UBV is a 2002 Optare Alero, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is YS02 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS02 UBV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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